Senior Counsel - Litigation

Overview

This role is for a licensed attorney who supports a business unit through direct legal practice and the supervision of internal staff and outside counsel. The position oversees and manages medical malpractice litigation, provides oversight of outside counsel, investigates and negotiates claims and settlements, and partners with business stakeholders and caregiver groups on matters related to risk, claims, and litigation.

The position is remote, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., and the caregiver must reside in Ohio, Florida, or Nevada.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely responses to requests for legal advice in the attorney’s assigned area(s) of responsibility, whether by Senior Counsel or other members of the relevant practice group
• Oversee and manage medical malpractice litigation
• Provide oversight of outside counsel
• Investigate and negotiate claims and settlements
• Advise, mentor, and guide attorneys and other staff members working within the attorney’s assigned areas of responsibility
• Delegate matters when necessary
• Participate in budget processes and manage outside counsel matters within the attorney’s areas of responsibility in a cost-effective manner
• Maintain expertise in assigned subject matter areas
• Advise and train appropriate department members on legal developments impacting the attorney’s areas of expertise
• Actively seek opportunities to bring the organization into compliance with applicable laws
• Collaborate with business partners and caregiver groups on matters related to risk, claims, and litigation
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA accredited law school
• Member in good standing of the state bar or ability to become a member of the state bar within a reasonable period of time
• 10 years of comparable experience in the substantive legal area(s) designated as the attorney’s area(s) of expertise, preferably including experience in both a law firm and an in-house setting

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of successful experience leading internal staff and outside counsel
• 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting or working with healthcare clients
• Medical Malpractice litigation experience
• Experience in management of outside counsel
• Experience interacting with or providing advice to leadership or executive leadership

Compensation & Benefits

Not specified.

Location

• Location: Cleveland
• Facility: Remote Location
• Schedule: Remote Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Shift: Days
• Location eligibility: must reside in Ohio, Florida, or Nevada

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to travel throughout the hospital system
• Ability to operate a computer, audio visual, and other office equipment
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information, including the ability to deliver training in person and virtually

Additional Information

• Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required
• Offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances in a drug-free environment
• Influenza prevention program compliance required, including obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption
• Equal opportunity employer; decisions concerning employment, transfers, and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to protected characteristics